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How to Maximise the Effects of Your Supplements?

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How to Maximise the Effects of Your Supplements?

Last updated: Thursday, July 25, 2019 | 2 min reading time
Yap Wei Ming Louis

Yap Wei Ming Louis

Dietitian

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Supplements can’t replace a heathy diet, but general dietary supplements may help if your diet is inadequate. When used properly supplements can have many benefits but before you start buying everything from vitamin A to Zinc, remember to always talk to your doctor or dietitian!

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Fletcher, J. (2017, Sep 28) When is the best time to take vitamins? Retrieved 18/06/19 from https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319556.php

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